President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday condoled the loss of lives due to the train accidents in Madhya Pradesh.
"#PresidentMukherjee condoles loss of lives due to derailment of the Kamayani Express & Janata Express in Madhya Pradesh," said the President's official twitter account.
At least 27 people, including 11 women, 11 men and five children, have died after the two passenger trains derailed within minutes of each other while crossing flooded tracks in Madhya Pradesh late last night.
Several NDRF teams have been rushed to the site of the derailment to carry out relief and rescue operations.
The Railways has also set up helpline numbers. These are Harda: 09752460088, Bhopal: 07554061609, Bina: 075802222, Itarsi: 0758422419200.